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Island Snapshots – October 2021
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Posted on Oct 05 2021
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- BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUT Happiest 10th birthday to our mini-boss, Lymmia Michelle Macaranas! We love you to the moon and beyond ! Greetings come from your family. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios pose for a souvenir picture with Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence members, community advocates, and supporters of victims of domestic and sexual violence at the Royal Taga Hall of the Saipan World Resort after the signing of a proclamation yesterday designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR)
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- SMOKE ALARM CAMPAIGN: Teams from the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter, along with Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting of the Commonwealth Ports Authority installed reportedly over a thousand smoke alarms in the homes of the public last Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, as part of the annual Smoke Alarm Campaign. They also gave some public education about the smoke alarms and what they should do when the alarms go off. This campaign goes along with National Fire Prevention Week and the theme, “Learn the sounds of fire safety.” Photos taken from the DFEMS social media page. (DFEMS)
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- MONSTER BOWL CHALLENGE Pho Tam hosted yesterday the first of what it bills as a recurring Monster Bowl Pho Tam Challenge, wherein contestants will be challenged to consume a gigantic bowl of Pho Tam special noodle soup within one hour. Yesterday’s challenger were Johnson and Raymond. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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- CONGRATULATIONS! Adm. Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School celebrated National Custodian Day last Oct. 2 and presented gifts of appreciation to Mildred Ebuen and Fely Dela Cruz. National Custodian Day recognizes the hard work that it takes to keep our public facilities in tip-top shape as well as the people who diligently work to make sure we have schools and workplaces that are spotless and sanitary. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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- This October, the Adm. Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School joins the nation in celebrating Principal’s Month. Thank you, Victorino Borja, for your leadership and for making sure that our students and staff remain safe and prepared for learning and success. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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- A DAY OF CULTURE AT GUMA HUSTISIA Traditionally made and intricate beadwork are put on display at the Guma Hustisia as part of the CNMI Judiciary’s celebration and showcase of CNMI culture last Friday. (JOSHUA SANTOS)
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- John Castro, middle, and a colleague make rope using coconut fibers. Alongside the rope, also on display are traditionally made tools and a small-scale, carved wooden boat. The demonstration was part of the CNMI Judiciary’s celebration and showcase of CNMI culture last Friday at the Guma Hustisia. (JOSHUA SANTOS)
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- Members of the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture share a photo at their table where they demonstrated how to make mwaars, or decorative flower wreaths typically worn on the head. The demonstration was part of the CNMI Judiciary’s celebration and showcase of CNMI culture last Friday at the Guma Hustisia. (JOSHUA SANTOS)
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- NMI Museum of History and Culture docent Archie Ajoste, leftmost, shares a photo with colleagues at the museum’s table last Friday during an event hosted by the CNMI Judiciary last Friday at the Guma Hustisia. (JOSHUA SANTOS)
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- EXERCISE FREEDOM BANNER U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Orlando Alvarez, a motor transport operator with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, watches over the fire direction control center on Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, Aug. 12, 2021. Exercise Freedom Banner is designed for 1st Marine Expeditionary Force to train a Maritime Prepositioning Force by establishing an Expeditionary Advanced Base and increase relations in the Indonesian Pacific region. (LANCE CPL. AUSTIN GILLAM)
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- U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Micah Wilhelm, a radio transmissions operator with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares a TAMPA satellite system in support of exercise Freedom Banner on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands last Aug. 12, 2021. (LANCE CPL. AUSTIN GILLAM)
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- U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Micah Wilhelm, a radio transmissions operator with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, operates a spectrum analyzer in support of exercise Freedom Banner on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands last Aug. 12, 2021. (LANCE CPL. AUSTIN GILLAM)
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- NEW HYATT LEASE From left, Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers co-chair Jerry Tan, Hyatt Regency Saipan general manager Nich Nishikawa, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, GCEA board member Alex Sablan, and Hyatt Regency Saipan human resources director Josephine Mesta smile for the camera at the signing ceremony last Friday at Miyako Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Saipan in Garapan, during which Hyatt renewed its land lease for 40 years. (BEA CABRERA)
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- SMOKE ALARM CAMPAIGN Teams from the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter, along with Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting of the Commonwealth Ports Authority installed reportedly over a thousand smoke alarms in the homes of the public last Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, as part of the annual Smoke Alarm Campaign. They also gave some public education about the smoke alarms and what they should do when the alarms go off. This campaign goes along with National Fire Prevention Week and the theme, “Learn the sounds of fire safety.” Photos taken from the DFEMS social media page. *DFEMS)
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- Teams from the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter, along with Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting of the Commonwealth Ports Authority installed reportedly over a thousand smoke alarms in the homes of the public last Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, as part of the annual Smoke Alarm Campaign.
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- POETRY COMPETITION This year’s Junior and Senior Division competitors in the 17th Annual Valentine N. Sengebau Poetry Competition and their coaches share a group photo after the event, which was held at the Marianas High School cafeteria on Monday. Also pictured is Northern Marianas Humanities Council executive director Leo G. Pangelinan, NMHC project coordinator Andrew Roberto, Rep. Leila Staffler, and Northern Marianas College professor Adam Walsh. Pangelinan, Staffler, and Walsh judged the competition this year. (JOSHUA SANTOS)
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- DROP-OFF LOCATION Toys for Tots volunteers stopped by IT&E in Chalan Laulau last Oct. 13 to officially designate the store as a drop-off location for donations. From now until Dec.r 10, 2021, the community can drop off unwrapped toys that will be distributed to less fortunate children. Donations can be brought in from 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Pictured from left are Lee Tenorio, executive director, Saipan Chamber of Commerce; Marine Capt. Anthony Ramos, coordinator for Toys for Tots; Marine Sgt. Damian Viera; Shayne Villanueva, vice president, Saipan Chamber of Commerce board of directors; Rob Harrell, Customer Operations executive director, IT&E; Marine Master Sgt. Eugenio Ramirez; Maia Pangelinan, president, Associated Students of Northern Marianas College; and Gerald Crisostomo, vice president, Associated Students of NMC. (IT&E)
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- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Saipan Seventh-day Adventist School is an official 2021 “Toys for Tots” partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the “Toys for Tots” program can drop off their toy donation at Saipan Seventh-Day Adventist School. The “Toys for Tots” program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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- IMPROVED GROTTO The Marianas Visitors Authority, in coordination with the CNMI administration and various private sponsors, officially reopened the newly improved Grotto and Grotto lookout to the public last Tuesday after over a year since its closure. (Contributed Photo)
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- GETTING READY FOR 2022 NMI Democratic Party chair Nola K. Hix and vice chair Daniel Quitugua announce the deadline to submit letters of intent to run as governor and delegate for next year’s election at a press conference Tuesday at Hyatt Regency Saipan’s Kili Café and Terrace. The party will announce their candidates for governor and delegate by Nov. 4, 2021. (Ferdie Dela Torre)
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- JGO HEARING House of Representatives Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee chair Rep. Celina R. Babauta (D-Saipan) announces the committee’s decision Tuesday to allow Frances Dela Cruz, the governor’s executive assistant, to submit her testimony through a sworn affidavit. Babauta said they are, however, not waiving any rights or powers that they have to compel the appearance and testimony of Dela Cruz or any witness. (Ferdie De La Torre)
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- TOYS FOR TOTS AB Risk Solutions is an official 2021 “Toys for Tots” partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the “Toys for Tots” program can drop off their donation at AB Risk Solutions. The “Toys for Tots” program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (NMS)
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- ‘PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER’ AWARDEES The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presents Commonwealth Utilities Corp. supervisor Joseph Muña, fourth from left, and CUC chief of administration Betty Terlaje, center, with the ESGR “Patriotic Employer” award, which recognizes employers who have supported employee participation in the National Guard and Reserve. From left, ESGR CNMI area chair emeritus in charge of employer outreach Rose Igitol; ESGR volunteer Joann Aquino; long-time Commonwealth Utilities Corp. and U.S. Army Reservist Robert Lieto; Muña; Terlaje; ESGR CNMI area Committee chair Dr. Rita Sablan; and CUC executive director Gary Camacho at CUC’s main office’s conference room at the Joeten Dandan Building. Muña and Terlaje were nominated to receive the award by Lieto. (Joshua Santos)
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- The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presents William S. Reyes Elementary School principal Lynn Sharon O. Mendiola, third from left, with the ESGR “Patriotic Employer” award. From left, WSR vice principal Joselyn Manibusan, WSR registrar and U.S. Army Reservist Roque Pulido; Mendiola; ESGR CNMI area Committee chair Dr. Rita Sablan; and ESGR CNMI area chair emeritus in charge of employer outreach Rose Igitol at Mendiola’s office. Mendiola was nominated to receive the award by Pulido. (Joshua Santos)
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- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Bridge Capital is an official 2021 “Toys for Tots” partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the “Toys for Tots” program can drop off their donation at the Bridge Capital office near the American Memorial Park in Garapan. The “Toys for Tots” program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Calvo’s Insurance is an official 2021 “Toys for Tots” partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the “Toys for Tots” program can drop off their donation at Calvo’s Insurance. The “Toys for Tots” program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (NMC)
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- DROP-OFF SITE T Galleria Saipan is an official 2021 “Toys for Tots” partner this holiday season. Community members who would like to donate toys to the “Toys for Tots” program can drop off their donation at T Galleria Saipan. The “Toys for Tots” program is a charitable initiative hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys to disadvantaged children during the Christmas holiday season. The program is spearheaded by the Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Businesses who would like to participate in this program and host a toy collection box can email saipantoys4tots@gmail.com. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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- CONGRATULATIONS! The five student winners of the Marianas Writers Movement’s essay contest on “Stories Matter.” The winners, who were selected by random draw, are Jasper Hall (Grace Christian Academy), Alyssa Rae David (Saipan Southern High School), Julius Torres (Saipan Southern High School), Miku Kimura (Grace Christian Academy), and Eunji Hahn (Grace Christian Academy). Each won the same ($100) prize money. At left is Jane Mack of the Marianas Writers Movement. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
